Ottawa, for me, was such a pleasant surprise. A 4.5-hour drive from Toronto, Canada’s capital city isn’t the boring urban centre as I thought it would be. It’s walkable and picturesque, with the Parliament Buildings dominating the city skyline. It took me on a journey through Canadian history as I admired gothic architecture and world-class art. But the city offers much more. I covered a lot of ground during my visit so I have some suggestions to share. Here are 12 things to do in Ottawa over a weekend: 1. Take a Guided Tour of the Canadian Parliament Buildings The